Human Rights and Humanitarianism in Contemporary Conflict
The "Human Rights and Humanitarianism in Contemporary Conflict" series will showcase global practitioners who address the complexities and challenges of upholding human rights and enforcing international law during conflicts.
Climate Change, Race, and Migration
Carmen Gonzalez, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
March 5, 2025, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Please note that this event is now online-only; receive a link to the Zoom webinar by clicking here to register.
Current gaps in international law prevent climate-displaced persons—who are projected to exceed 1 billion by 2050—from gaining legal status when crossing international borders, leaving them vulnerable to detention, criminalization, and deportation. Carmen Gonzalez, Morris I. Leibman Professor of Law at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, will discuss the effects of these legal gaps.
Moderated by J.C. Salyer, Human Rights Program. Register to attend (and receive a link to the Zoom webinar) at this link.
Education Under Occupation in Ukraine
Rachel Denber, Human Rights Watch
March 31, 2025
Rachel Denber, Deputy Director of the Europe and Central Asia Division at Human Rights Watch, will present new evidence on how Russia has imposed its education system on approximately one million Ukrainian children and prohibited Ukrainian education in occupied territories, violating international law. She will also cover the problematic use by Ukrainian authorities of the offense of collaboration against education staff who worked under Russian occupation.
Moderated by Alex Cooley, Political Science and Harriman 4+1 Coordinator. Details about time and location are forthcoming.
Why We Need Post-War Journalism
Anne Poiret, Journalist and Documentary Filmmaker
April 22, 2025
In a multimedia presentation, award-winning French journalist and documentary filmmaker Anne Poiret will share insights from her exploration of post-conflict zones and the ongoing humanitarian ambiguities in settings including Iraq and Syria.
Moderated by Severine Autesserre, Political Science. Details about time and location are forthcoming.